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Calculating the True Value of Waterfront Property in Ohio
Calculating the True Value of Waterfront Property in Ohio
Proximity to water is one of the largest influences on the value of a piece of property. Whether the property is located near a lake, river or ocean, buyers are willing to pay a lot more for it. A lot of people believe the value lies in the view, there's actually much more to justify the higher price.
Desirability
Waterfront property tends to cost more because buyers place a value on this type of property. Look at it this way. If you'd pay $200,000 for a house with views of other houses and the street, what would you pay for the exact same house with a view of a serene lake, or of rushing rapids? Chances are you'd pay more, and that desirability factor is a big part of the higher price of waterfront property.
Scarcity
We all know that 70% of the Earth's surface is water. Even though water isn't scarce, waterfront land to build upon is. The basic principles of supply and demand dictate that prices go up for any desirable item for which there is a limited supply. The classic saying that the three secrets to real estate are "Location, Location, Location" holds true here. Being on the water is typically the best location available.
Development Cost
The value of waterfront property also lies in its development cost. Generally it is more expensive to develop. Builders might need to engage in special reinforcement to prevent erosion or avulsion of the land. Lake or riverfront properties may be located away from water, sewer and electric infrastructure, requiring developers to pay high connection charges or to build well or septic systems to provide basic utilities to the parcel. All of these additional costs get taken into account when the property is being priced for sale.
Size & Design
Other factors that can impact the price and value of waterfront property is its size and design. The property could be large to allow for a buffer between the house and the water in the event of flooding or erosion, or it could be common practice to build more expensive buildings adjacent to the water. Whatever the reason, people who can afford water views most likely are going to want a fancier home, so developers will put as much additional value as they can onto the waterfront lots so they can price the property higher.
If you have a prime waterfront location, it can significantly increase the value of your home. The question is only by how much. There is limited availability because there simply isn't enough waterfront land to build on. This makes the waterfront properties that do exist extremely valuable.
Nationally, waterfront homes can be worth more than double of the value of homes overall. The real estate website Zillow says that the most expensive waterfront homes are located in Hawaii, California, and along the coast of Long Island Sound. Nationwide, the premium for waterfront homes has increased year over year.
If you are interested in starting the search for your dream lake home, contact Choice Properties today!